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Wayanad Hotels - Living In The Forests    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad is a heavenly destination both for the vacationing and business traveller, thus making it a popular tourist spot. Wayanad, a quaint hill district in the north of Kerala is a region of immense beauty and a dazzling variety of flora and fauna. Wayanad is dotted with mountains, dense tropical forests, spectacular waterfalls and streams. Some of the tourist spots are Chembra Peak, Edakkal Caves, Kuruva Islands, Pakshipathalam, Pazhassi Raja Tomb, Pookot Lake, Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Soochippara Waterfalls and the Banasura Sagar Dam. Wayanad also has temples like the Jain Temple, Thirunelli Temple, Valliyoorkavu Temple, Sita-Luva-Kusha Temple and Thrissilery Shiva Temple. Being a popular destination and an ideal stop over for tourists travelling to Kerala, Mysore, Coorg and Ooty, Wayanad has a lot of choices of hotels, be it luxury, budget, eco lodges or home stays. Some of the five star luxurious Wayanad hotels are Rain Country Resorts, Meenmutty Heights, Vythiri Resort, Harithagiri Ayurvedic Village and Resort, Edakkal Hermitage, and the Banasura Hill Resort to name a few. These Wayanad Resorts are set in the most picturesque of places and the view from these resorts is also breathtaking. Most of these star hotels include facilities like 24 hour restaurant, coffee parlour, cycling, jacuzzi tub, badminton, bonfire, jungle trekking, airport pick and drop, railway station transfer, jogging track and travel desk service. Being essentially a forest area, the forest department has numerous tourist lodges and inspection bungalows located near the numerous wild life sanctuaries situated around Wayanad. These Hotels in Wayanad have only the basic amenities and it is always better to book well in advance and carry your own provisions. To book rooms in the forest guest house you will have to approach the Chief Forest Officer. The Forest Bungalow in Thirunelli offers two double rooms and a dormitory. The rooms cost Rs 500 a night and the dormitories Rs. 100 a bed. There will be no phones or electricity connection. Another popular Wayanad Hotels are the tree houses, eco lodges and tented accommodation. One has to reach the tree house using an ingenious self-propelling elevator made out of cane and counter balanced by the weight of water. A lot of camps and home stays are also available in Wayanad. Green Gales Hotel has set up a camp near the Kabini River near Kuruva islands and organises all sorts of adventurous activities like rafting, trekking and fishing. You can also try out the beautiful home stays in Wayanad and enjoy the hospitality and homely food in these Wayanad Hotels. Home stays may cost from Rs. 2000 upwards depending on the facilities provided. The nearest airport is Karipur international airport in Kozhikode and the nearest railway station is the Kozhikode railway station.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-13)
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Jaipur Hotels - Hospitality With Heritage    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
The Pink City of Jaipur which is also the capital of the biggest state in India, Rajasthan has always held an important position in the history and heritage of India. For the same reason it also holds a place of immense importance in the tourism sector of India. A major destination in the Golden Triangle of Agra-Jaipur-Delhi, Jaipur as a tourist destination has a lot to offer for those in search of the cultural background and rich heritage of India. Jaipur becomes all the more favorable as a tourist destination due to the presence of a number of accommodations that fit the pockets of all kinds of travelers. Jaipur Hotels ranges from luxury hotels to budget ones. Delightfully located in the cape of the deserts of Rajasthan, Jaipur Hotels take pride in serving their guests to the maximum. The air inside the palaces which are now turned into heritage hotels resonates with the valour and heroism of the Rajputs. The five star hotels of Jaipur treat you like a royalty. The Rambagh Palace, Jaipur which belongs to the Taj group of hotels is the most spectacular and expensive five star hotel in Jaipur. The hotel offers a variety of rooms like luxury and palace rooms, historical suites, royal suites, grand royal suites and grand presidential suites. Fine dining, spa and recreation facilities are also available here. The Royal Honeymoon Jaipur package of the Rambagh Palace charges between 70,000 rupees to 1 lakh rupees depending upon the type of room for a two night stay. Hotel Pride Resort run by the Pride group of hotels is yet another five star hotel which is favored by many. Five star hotels by Oberoi and Marriott also run successfully in Jaipur. ITC Rajputana, Jaipur is also a famous five star hotel in Jaipur. The wonderful monuments, forts, lakes and the remnants of the Rajputs make Jaipur one of the most colorful historical cities in India. The names of a few other luxury hotels that give a royal treatment include Naila Bagh Palace Heritage Home Hotel, Fort Madhogarh, and Village Sancharia, The Trident Hotel and Westin. The main mid-range Jaipur Hotels are Hotel Megh Niwas, Krishna Palace, Naila Bagh Palace, Hotel Umaid Lake Palace, Jaipur Inn, Sumathi Villa, Hotel Mandakini Nirmal, Hotel Mandakini Castle, Arya Niwas Hotel, Hotel Classic Holidays, Loharu house, Umaid Bhawan, Umaid Mahal, Sarang Palace, Colonel's homestead Jaipur, Deogarh Mahal and Anurag Vilas. The main budget Jaipur hotels Booking include, Hotel Kalyan, Hotel Ramsingh Palace, Chit Chat Guest House, Krishna Palace, Bhim Vilas, Youth Hostel, Pearl Palace, Pink Petals Inn, Satkar Hotel, Sudheer Palace Guest House, The Karan's Guest House, Explorer's Nest, Arya Niwas, Athithi Guest House, Sangam Hotel, Karni Niwas and Pink City Guest House.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-13)
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Bangalore Hotels - Lodging In India's Silicon Valley    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Bangalore, a fast growing metropolitan city, is the capital of Karnataka situated on the Deccan plateau. Officially known as Bengaluru, Bangalore is nicknamed the 'Garden City' also as the city is home to several amazing parks and gardens. Bangalore is acquired the prestigious dignity as the technological capital of India as the city houses a lot of multinational software companies and public sector enterprises. The beautiful sprawling gardens, parks, flowers and above all the soothing climate attract the tourists to Bangalore. Bangalore packages include Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, The palace of Tipu Sultan and Vidhan Soudha and many other gardens and parks. Lal Bagh is a famous botanical garden built under the rule of Tipu Sultan. Lal Bagh comprises of a lot of tropical plants and flowers and is a popular hub for tourists especially for students. The annual Flower shows are a major attraction for the tourists who visit from across the country. Now the city is under the threat of commercialization as several malls, pubs, shopping arcade and theatres are found a place here. Bangalore Hotels include all types of accommodations from luxury to budget type with different rates according to the traveller's budget. The luxury hotels offer royal facilities and the rates are comparatively higher too. Some of the budget types are available for a cheap rate of Rs. 400/- to Rs. 600/-. Bangalore Resorts are also very useful because of their wonderful location and reasonable price. Some of the high luxury accommodations in the area are ITC Hotel Windsor Sheraton and Towers, Paul Hotel, Vivanta by Taj, Ista Hotel, Savannah Sarovar Premiere Hotel, Leela Palace Hotel, Park Hotel and Oberoi Bangalore Hotel among others. These are located in the prime locations of the city and ensure a royal vacation. They offer world class level amenities for the tourists as well as for the business guests. They offer spacious bedrooms with air conditioning, laundry service, pickup and drop, fitness centre, car parking, travel desk, medical service, swimming pool, kids pool, mini bar, telephone and internet facilities. Business guests can access the video conferencing facilities and Wi Fi. Some of the Bangalore Hotels with four star facilities are Purple Lotus Hotel, Lemon Tree Hotel, Royal Orchid Central Hotel, 37th Crescent Hotels, IRIS The Business Hotel, The Pride, The Fern Citadel, Adarsh Hamilton Hotel and Alila Hotel. Some budget hotels include Hotel Holiday Village, Kamat Yatri Niwas, Kanishka, Hotel Mahaveer, Nalapat Residency Hotel, Bombay Anand Bhawan, Rajputana Hotel and many more. They provide neat and clean rooms with attached bathrooms and arrange hot water facility in the bathrooms. They charge for some facilities here. For transportation, Bangalore offers frequent Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses. Namma Metro, a rapid transit system, is also started its service.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-13)
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Agra Hotels - Choices Aplenty    By: Rashmiranjan Patil
India is known as the land of Taj Mahal in foreign countries. They consider no trip to India is complete without a visit to this 17th century monument. Taj Mahal in Agra, situated on the banks of Yamuna River, is the most visited place by travellers in India. Agra Fort and the nearby Fatehpur Sikri are the other attractions in Agra and its neighbourhood. All three monuments are in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Most of the travelers prefer Agra Holiday Packages for the good and convenient facilities. Because such packages have the offer like transport, accommodation, food, etc.. This mausoleum of white marble, built between 1631 and 1648, was a symbol of love of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan towards his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal, considered as one of the most photographed monuments in the world, is a masterpiece of Indian Muslim architecture. Taj Mahal is considered as one of the Seven Wonders in World. Shah Jahan was buried next to his beloved Begum in Taj premises. The monument is open to visitors from six in the morning till 7:30 in the evening every day except on Friday. Agra Fort is the other tourist attraction in the city. The Fort, built by Emperor Akbar during the years from 1565 to 1571, is similar in layout to Red Fort in Delhi. Fatehpur Sikri, situated about 35 km from Agra, was also built by Emperor Akbar. This monument comprises Jama Masjid which is one of the largest mosques in India. Other attractions in Agra are Sikandra, Itmadud Daula, Soor Sarovar, Jama Masjid, Diwan-i-Am and Buland Darwaza. Agra is one of the points of the tourist's Golden Triangle of Agra-Delhi-Jaipur. Agra is well connected by air, rail and road. The best time to visit Agra is during the winter months from September to March. Agra experiences hot weather during summer. Agra has large number of hotels. Tourists can opt for online Agra Hotel Booking also. Among the high-end Agra hotels are Clarks Shiraz, ITC Mughal, Oberoi Amarvilas, Radisson Hotel, Grand Hotel, Trident Hilton, Wyndham Grand, Japee Palace Hotel & Convention Centre, Orient Taj, Mansingh Palace, Howard Sarovar Portico, Utkarsh Vilas, Hotel Amar, The Gateway Hotel, and Hotel Marina. In the high-end Agra hotels, all modern facilities like made-to order meals, internet, conference room, party room, laundry, a/c rooms, generator, room service and bar are available. Among the medium range and budget Agra hotels are Dayal Lodge, Hotel Mandakini Villas, Laurie's Hotel, Hotel Raj, Rajmahal Hotel, Hotel Sheela, Hotel Amba Inn, Hotel Jaiwal, Hotel Kamal, Hotel Neel Kanth, Youth Hostel, Saniya Palace, Shanti lodge, Harshit Paying Guest House, Friends Paying Guest House ,Hotel Priya, Hotel Taj Resorts, Pawan Hotel, Saniya Palace Inn, Hotel Royale Residency, Hotel Sidhartha, Amba Inn Hotel, Hotel Sakura, Apollo Hotel, Hotel Anand Villa and Basera Hotel. These Agra hotels also provide amenities like a/c rooms, in-house restaurant, hot/cold water, car parking, back-up power supply and TV.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-13)
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Make Good Use Of Used Car Loan And Get A Car Of Your Choice    By: James Fedric
If you are in the market for used car loan for buying your dream vehicle, it is important you give value to a good number of choices. Read on the article and know how to make good use of used car loan.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-13)
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Bomboniere Boxes For All Occasions    By: Adonis Adrian
These Bomboniere boxes are traditionally square shaped and include personal messages from the hosts.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-13)
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Book Keeping Outsourcing – Stepping Stone To Success    By: Bookkeeping Monster
Introduction to Book Keeping Outsourcing which is surely a planned route to success as its main purpose is to earn the maximum profit for the companies and various benefits of adopting Book Keeping Outsourcing.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-13)
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Choose Best Website Development Company For An Efficient Business Website    By: Alisa Rozzy
The company needs to provide perfect solutions to develop quality website design and maintain an interesting website for your business organization. Considering these various factors, you need to make sure that your website is designed and developed to highest quality and in the best possible way to successfully enhance your business prospects.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-13)
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Summer Fun For You    By: feiling wang
Summer is here. The flowers are starting to bloom. Warm breezes, sunshine, and hopefully some fun canicule in the basin or at the bank are in your future. When we anticipate of summer time, annihilation added ambrosial to a lot of than the anticipation of a nice air-conditioned dip in the baptize during the apathetic hot canicule of summer. It's harder to exhausted a comfortable float in the basin while the little ones play and burst to their hearts content. That is, until those canicule are broke by the alarming ear infection accepted as "Swimmer's Ear".(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-13)
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Couple Counseling: A Ray To Rejuvenate Relationships    By: Therapy withfig
Understanding is the main ingredient to keep every relationship, especially marriages strong and lively forever. However, sometimes relationships don't work the way two people assumed. Go through the article to know more.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-13)
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